Airedale Terrier Dog Names

Introduction

The Airedale Terrier originates from a
place called West Riding, in England, that is close to the River Aire. They were originally bred for hunting small animals in the early 1800s. This sturdy breed is ranked as the 55th
most popular breed in America by the American Kennel Club. His little beard on the end of his triangular
jaw makes his appearance similar to that of a Black and Tan Terrier, also originating from England, and this breed was often referred to as a little old man due to their bearded appearance. They are very eager to please, so now you’ve
chosen to get an Airedale, what will you call him or her? Read on for some Airedale inspiration!

Airedale Terrier Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Airedale Terrier Dog

Laddie Boy

The Airedale Terrier is an intelligent
breed and as they train well and stand proud, they make excellent
show dogs. The American Kennel Club first recognized this breed in 1888 and state that these dogs are clever, courageous
and friendly. The Airedale Terrier Club
of America was founded soon after, in 1900.
They encourage quality when breeding purebred Airedale’s and also offer
awards versatility awards to formally recognize an Airedale’s
achievements. It’s down to the owner to
put their pooch through this program, but it can certainly be worthwhile,
especially if you plan to enter your Airedale in shows and competitions in the
future.

The spotlight name for this name guide is
Laddie Boy. This was the name of the
Airedale that was loved and owned by US President, Warren G. Harding. Of course, Laddie boy was a key part of
Harding’s administration. After being born
in Ohio in 1929, he was given to the president by Charles Quetschke of Caswell
Kennels and soon found himself with a celebrity status. Sources say he was
the first dog to be followed and reported upon regularly in the press.

It is stated that Laddie Boy was very
well trained and would often retrieve the president’s golf ball. He was said to be extremely faithful, and an
integral part of the family and neighborhood. It was also said that Laddie Boy
had a birthday party every year and all the neighborhood dogs were
invited.

In 1923 President Harding died, and Laddie
Boy is said to have howled for three days before this in recognition of Harding's deteriorating health. Laddie Boy was then
given to secret service agent Harry Barker, in Boston, becoming a loving
member of the Barker family until his death in 1929. Of course, his death made headlines right
across America. Sadly, his famous collar
that was made from Alaskan gold nuggets was stolen from the Harding Museum in 2012.

Airedale Terriers are known as a breed to be just as loyal as Laddie Boy. They are
intelligent and active, but on the whole, can make excellent family pets. They are versatile and adaptable, as well as
having excellent tracking and hunting skills which are typical traits of a
terrier breed. The Airedale is a special
dog and deserves a special name that does him justice and makes him proud. Read through this guide and take your time,
choose only the best for your Airedale!

Airedale Terrier Name Considerations

Naming a brave, proud and
loyal companion like the Airedale Terrier isn’t an easy task. When naming your Airedale,
there are certainly considerations you can make, that might make your choosing
a little easier.

Your Airedale is quite
energetic and requires brisk walks as well as mental stimulation, so you could
choose a name based on this; a name like Dash would be suitable. If you consider the temperament of an Airedale
Terrier, you could select a name like Lear for the proud pooch, or if you have a dog with a
strong personality, then you could pick a name like Avery. A brave canine might suit the name Camelot, if he is as courageous as a knight.

Color can be another
inspiration, for example, a name like Shadow, Rusty, or Sandy would be just the fit for an
Airedale. Some sources suggest
that the dog belonging to Annie in the original Annie movie, is in fact an
Airedale Terrier named Sandy. You could also consider the
appearance of Airedale. For example, you
could consider their coat, which is often thick and wiry, so a name like
Shaggy, or Raggy or Scruffy could be another choice. Check out the list below and see
if we can inspire you with a special name for your Airedale!